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    septic
    /ˈsɛptɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. infected with microorganisms, especially harmful bacteria: "his feet had gone septic"
    • 2. denoting a drainage system incorporating a septic tank.

    noun

    • 1. a drainage system incorporating a septic tank. North American

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › septicSeptic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : of, relating to, or causing putrefaction. 2. : relating to, involving, caused by, or affected with sepsis. septic patients. 3. : used for sewage treatment and disposal. a septic system. also : of or relating to a septic system. septic effluents. Examples of septic in a Sentence.

  3. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsSepsis - World Health Organization (WHO)

    May 3, 2024 · Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that happens when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection, causing organ dysfunction (4). The body’s reaction causes damage to its own tissues and organs and it can lead to shock, multiple organ failure and sometimes death, especially if not recognized early and treated promptly.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSEPTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. uk / ˈsep.tɪk / us / ˈsep.tɪk / Add to word list. infected by bacteria that produce pus: I had my ears pierced and one of them went septic. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. General bodily disorders. add. ADHD. agenesis. albinism. anal fissure. atrophic. collapsed. froth. gammy. microcephaly. monocyte disorder. necrosis.

  5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › sepsisSepsis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 10, 2023 · Sepsis is a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection. The infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly. Sepsis may progress to septic shock. This is a dramatic drop in blood pressure that can damage the lungs, kidneys, liver and other organs.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SepsisSepsis - Wikipedia

    Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. [4] [7] This initial stage of sepsis is followed by suppression of the immune system. [8] . Common signs and symptoms include fever, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, and confusion. [1] .

  7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesSepsis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

    Jan 19, 2023 · Overview. What is sepsis? Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by your body’s overwhelming response to an infection. Without urgent treatment, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. Sepsis definition. Sepsis is your body’s extreme reaction to an infection.

  8. www.who.int › health-topics › sepsisSepsis - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. It is frequently a final common pathway to death for many infectious diseases worldwide.